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ADVANTAGES

Cost-effective

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Steel offers several advantages that contribute to cost-effectiveness, including reduced labor costs, lighter weight for easier installation, resistance to moisture absorption, and the ability to support cost-effective large spans. 

STREAMLINED CONSTRUCTION

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ARQTEK™ provides pre-assembled, lightweight frames, and roof trusses, simplifying on-site labor and minimizing heavy lifting.

RESIDENTIAL & LIGHT COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

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Steel frames offer a durable and efficient alternative to timber in homes, light commercial buildings, and interior fitouts. 

Strength

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ARQTEK™ steel is distinguished by exceptional strength, fire-resistant properties, and seismic resilience. It represents a cost-effective solution for ensuring robust construction in your upcoming project. 

Quality finish

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Steel framing offers several advantages, including stable, precise, and straight walls, along with moisture resistance, which helps prevent issues such as mold, rot, and leaks. 

Sustainable benefits

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Steel offers numerous sustainable advantages, including being endlessly recyclable, requiring no chemical treatments, boasting durability, and producing minimal wastage (less than 1%) for eco-friendly construction. 

ABOUT US

ARQTEK™  specializes in providing innovative steel framing solutions and a comprehensive range of steel products, including roof trusses, floor joists, wall frames, and structural steel components. Our commitment to excellence and cutting-edge technology enables us to deliver premium-quality steel solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each project.

Our steel framing systems are engineered for strength, durability, and precision, offering unmatched reliability compared to traditional construction methods. Whether it’s constructing robust wall frames or designing intricate roof trusses, ARQTEK™ ensures that every component is meticulously crafted to exact specifications.

With our expertise in steel fabrication, we offer floor joists that provide exceptional load-bearing capacity while maintaining structural integrity. Additionally, our structural steel products are designed to withstand the toughest environments, making them ideal for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications.

When you choose ARQTEK™, you’re choosing a partner dedicated to delivering top-tier steel solutions that exceed industry standards. From concept to completion, we’re committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable steel framing and products that stand the test of time.

ARQTEK™  specializes in providing innovative steel framing solutions and a comprehensive range of steel products, including roof trusses, floor joists, wall frames, and structural steel components. Our commitment to excellence and cutting-edge technology enables us to deliver premium-quality steel solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each project.

Our steel framing systems are engineered for strength, durability, and precision, offering unmatched reliability compared to traditional construction methods. Whether it’s constructing robust wall frames or designing intricate roof trusses, ARQTEK™ ensures that every component is meticulously crafted to exact specifications.

With our expertise in steel fabrication, we offer floor joists that provide exceptional load-bearing capacity while maintaining structural integrity. Additionally, our structural steel products are designed to withstand the toughest environments, making them ideal for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications.

When you choose ARQTEK™, you’re choosing a partner dedicated to delivering top-tier steel solutions that exceed industry standards. From concept to completion, we’re committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable steel framing and products that stand the test of time. 

FAQ

Do you provide design services?
Yes, our experienced design team can provide fully engineered, custom-designed light gauge steel framing solutions that is required for your project. We aim to work collaboratively with Client to identify best for project solutions and explore cost-efficient alternatives. At Client’s request, we can supply design certification and proof engineering services.
How much do steel house frames cost?
Considering full construction cycle and current market conditions, ARQTEK™ Light Gauge Steel Framing Systems have proven to be the most cost-efficient option for housing and light residential projects even cheaper than timber framing. On average, ARQTEK™ Light Gauge Steel Framing Systems will allow a cost saving approximately 10% to 20% compared with timber framing.
What are the advantages for construction building with ARQTEK™ Light Gauge Steel Framing Systems?
ARQTEK™ steel frames are engineered and manufactured under strict Quality control and tolerances ensuring precise dimensions, straightness, and accuracy. To facilitate the on-site installation the steel framing kit is prefabricated and transported to site pre-assembled. The pre-assembly allows significant time savings and fast installation. Builders and tradespeople have attested the benefits of steel's lightweight nature, on-site efficiency and waste reductions.
Can ARQTEK™ Steel framing be self-installed?
Absolutely. Our frames and trusses are designed for customer installation. Panels are conveniently labelled for assembly, featuring pre-punched service holes for electrical and plumbing. Roof trusses are clearly identified and easily secured to support walls, while ceiling and roof battens can be effortlessly fixed to the trusses.
How long does it take to install?
Depending on the project size and complexity, installation of light gauge steel framing varies from days to weeks. As an example, for a medium single story residential house ARQTEK™ steel framing is installed within 1 to 2 weeks’ timeframe.
Is ARQTEK™ structural framing Termite-proof?
In Australia, numerous homes suffer damage from termites and borers annually, often undetectable to the naked eye. Remediation of such damage can be costly and may not be covered by insurance. Opting for ARQTEK™ steel framing, which is 100% termite and borer proof, eliminates completely the Termite damage risk.
Why should I switch from Wood To Steel?
Opting for prefabricated light gauge steel translates to significant efficiency gains in both the design phase and on-site implementation. The system is remarkably intuitive and requires fewer trade skills to manage and install compared to wood frames.
Will ARQTEK™ Light Gauge Steel Rust?
ARQTEK™ is using hot-dipped Aluminium/Zinc/Magnesium alloy-coated structural steel which is an advanced surface passivation anti-corrosion treatment specifically designed to prevent rusting.
Do you work with private customers?
Yes. Although we mainly work with builders, we are happy to support private customers in realizing their vision and projects.
I've heard that Steel Frames are constructed from thin Steel. How can I be sure they'll be sufficiently strong?
The characteristics of steel are well-established and consistent, adhering to Australian Standards or equivalents. Steel framing components are engineered and designed based on these properties and applying design requirements and verification to guarantee the strength and robustness requirements are met. Contemporary systems often utilize high tensile steel components with suitable jointing techniques engineered to surpass rigorous normative requirements.
What’s the degree of flexibility in design when using ARQTEK™ structural framing?
With ARQTEK™, the customization possibilities with steel are virtually limitless, allowing us to manufacture nearly any home design you desire. Steel's strength, lightness, and straightness make it ideal for supporting both single and multi-storey designs effortlessly. Don't settle for compromises with other building materials—ARQTEK™ can develop technically sound and aesthetically pleasant solutions meeting most demanding structural requirements.

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